Gen. 17
God challenged Abraham to live a blameless life. We can’t expect to be Christ’s witnesses if our life contradicts our message.
Jesus said, “Apart from Me you can do NOTHING.” Any purity of life we may attain can only come by God’s grace expressed by Christ’s sacrifice. It’s by grace through faith that we are saved.
Gen. 14
God told Abraham, “Look up into the sky at night. Count the stars. THAT’S how many descendants you will have.” Interesting, because at that point, Abraham was childless.
The answer: their number is virtually limitless. God can make a nation from nothing.
In your personal situation, you may see no solutions. God can bring limitless solutions. Have faith and wait, trusting.
Gen. 13
Because he feared for his life, Abraham told Pharaoh that Sarah was his sister. He knew Pharaoh would want her because of her beauty and maybe eliminate Abraham to have her for himself. Abraham did not account for God’s protection because the Lord put plagues upon Pharaoh for trying to take another man’s wife.
Several things here:
Gen.11
God told Abraham to take his family to a new land that God would show him. This was a consequential decision and a BIG move.
How do you know you’ve heard from God? YOU’LL KNOW!
Early in our marriage, God spoke to me about changing all my plans and moving to Findlay, Ohio. That move put us on the right track for the rest of our lives.
God always knows what’s best for your family.
Gen. 9
Can you imagine being over 900 years old? NOT ME!
I suppose the absence of sugar and food preservatives could prolong our days … I’m only 76 and some days get painful. I thank God for Aleve. Better judgement is one of the benefits of a long life. We have helpful insights to share with the younger generation.
Old folks, share on. Old’s cool.
Grn 4
Men began to call.on the name of the Lord. They discovered that He’s as close as the mention of His name. Obviously He’s ALWAYS LISTENING. You don’t have to phone or text Him.
It’s a g ood thing Jesus said, “Lazarus, come forth.” If He hadn’t, every dead person in the grave would have arisen.
Use His name, “Jesus.”
Genesis 1-4
God told Cain that he must rule over sin. This advice applies to us all. Eve and Adam both set a poor example by disobeying God’s command to avoid the fruit from a forbidden tree. One illicit bite changed the course of humanity.
What sin is pulling on you? Rule over it. Tune your ears to God’s voice, not the serpent’s.
We have just completed listening through the Bible again. My initial motivation for this blog was to encourage the staff, students, and families of Trinity Christian School to be in God’s Word everyday.
In the process. I have discovered the joy and rewards of listening to the Bible. I merely go to Biblegateway.com, put on my trusty headphones and transport myself into the text. I use the NIV Dramatized version. It pulls me in so well. Try it!
Tomorrow we begin again with Genesis chapter one.
Rev. 22
I spent many years (about 30) as a worship leader. I deeply studied God’s Word with the desire to do it right. Here are some summary thoughts;
Rev. 21
The New Jerusalem is described in this chapter. We have NOTHING in the life we now live to compare with its glory and beauty. Entrance to that city is only offered to those who have their names written in the Lambs book of life.
TCS Daily Devotional 